Wir Sind Wir – Bilingual Lyrics German/English
Lyrics & Translation
Dive into 'Wir Sind Wir' by Paul van Dyk and Peter Heppner, a compelling German song that offers a unique window into German history, identity, and resilience. Its poignant lyrics and evocative blend of synthpop and trance provide an accessible way for intermediate German learners to grasp nuanced vocabulary related to societal reflection and national sentiment.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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Tag /taːk/ A1 |
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Jahr /jaːr/ A1 |
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Straße /ˈʃtraːsə/ A1 |
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Ruine /ʁuˈiːnə/ B1 |
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Stadt /ʃtat/ A1 |
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Haus /haʊ̯s/ A1 |
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auferstehen /ˈaʊ̯fʔɛɐ̯ˌʃteːən/ C1 |
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Fenster /ˈfɛnstɐ/ A1 |
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leer /leːɐ̯/ A2 |
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Wiederkehr /ˈviːdɐˌkeːɐ̯/ B2 |
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besiegen /bəˈziːɡn̩/ B2 |
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Asche /ˈaʃə/ B1 |
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Gold /ɡɔlt/ A1 |
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Traum /tʁaʊ̯m/ A2 |
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wert /veːɐ̯t/ A2 |
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Land /lant/ A1 |
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reich /ʁaɪ̯ç/ A2 |
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abgebrannt /ˈapɡəˌbʁant/ B2 |
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Leben /ˈleːbn̩/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Wenn ich durch diese Straßen geh',
➔ Subordinate clause with 'wenn' (if/when).
➔ The phrase "Wenn ich durch diese Straßen geh'" introduces a condition or situation.
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Doch bleiben viele Fenster leer,
➔ Present tense for general truths.
➔ The phrase "Doch bleiben viele Fenster leer" states a general truth about the situation.
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Wir sind wir! Wir stehen hier!
➔ Emphatic repetition for emphasis.
➔ The repetition of "Wir sind wir!" emphasizes unity and identity.
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Jetzt können wir haben was wir wollen,
➔ Modal verb 'können' (can) for ability.
➔ The phrase "Jetzt können wir haben was wir wollen" expresses the ability to achieve desires.
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Denn das Leben muss ja weitergehen.
➔ Use of 'muss' (must) for necessity.
➔ The phrase "Denn das Leben muss ja weitergehen" indicates that life must continue despite challenges.
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So schnell geben wir doch jetzt nicht auf.
➔ Use of 'doch' for contrast.
➔ The phrase "So schnell geben wir doch jetzt nicht auf" contrasts the expectation of giving up.
Album: This World Is Ours
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